With E3 right around the corner, we can expect Nintendo to be getting fully prepared for their convention. Nintendo seems to be bringing all their cards to the table this year.

(LEGEND)

- = Confirmed

* = Unconfirmed, but a good possibility

1. -Core Mario game.

As we have heard from Nintendo, a new core Mario game is being shown at e3 this year. It will by the creators of Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, so it should be a good game. However, this could be an entire new series of Mario. It could even be Mario Sunshine 2.

Which do you prefer? Mario Galaxy 3, Super Mario Sunshine 2, or an entire new series?

2. -Zelda 3DS

A brand new Zelda game for 3DS. Many people are sad that this is not Majora's Mask 3D (Including me) But this game looks amazing as well, as A Link to the Past is my second favorite Zelda game. If you don't already know, this new game will be set in the world of A Link to the Past, with the same style, but it will not be a remake, but a sequel to the wonderful SNES game.

If it was up to you, would you have made a different Zelda 3DS game? If so, what would it be?

3.*Zelda Wii U

This has not been fully confirmed, but it is very likely that they will show off a new Zelda console game. There is not much I can say about this, all we know is it might look like the Tech Demo from the Wii U's announcement.

Would you be happy with this new Zelda game? Why or why not?

4.-Mario Kart U

All I can say is heck yes. Mario Kart, In HD. I have no pictures, but this is a confirmed Wii U title. I'm guessing it will be like Mario Kart Wii was with Mario Kart DS. It will remain many of the same elements of Mario Kart 7, while also adding in new elements for a new game.

5.-Super Smash Bros. U (Universe? 4? War? No one has a clue.)

We've been waiting since 2008 for a new game. We finally have it. And.....Namco is helping....hooray. (sarcasm). Anyways, I still think it will be a fantastic element, if you have not seen the development process video, a new Zelda course was confirmed, and it was Skyloft. This game is going to be great, as long as pac-man is not a character *cringe*

(This is an unconfirmed cover, but it actually looks very good for a fan-made.)

Do you like the name Universe for a new Smash Bros game? Why or why not?

6.-Yarn Yoshi

Ah yes. Yarn Yoshi. A "sequel" to Kirby's Epic Yarn. This game looks....alright. Not the best, not the worst. Its supposed to maintain elements from Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Story, while also using things from Epic Yarn. I didn't like Epic Yarn very much, but I think this game will be much better.

Would you have made a game like this for Wii U? If not, what would you have changed?

7.-Wind Waker HD

Yes. YES! Wind Waker remake on Wii U. This is one of my favorite Zelda games, now in HD with Miiverse support. Not much to say except wow.

8.-Mario Party 3DS

...meh. A Mario Party for 3DS. Basically a Mairo Party 9 port. It was shown in a Nintendo direct a good bit ago. Not too excited for this one myself.

9.-Mario and Luigi: Dream Team.

The 4th installment to the fantastic Mario and Luigi RPG series. I own all games in this series, and it is one of Nintendo's best series'. It's an action packed, hilarious rendering of Mario and Luigi. If you haven't played any of these games, please go out and buy Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga, M&L: Partners in Time, and M&L: Bowser's Inside Story. Anyways, this was confirmed on Nintendo Direct as well. In this game, Mario must venture into Luigi's mind and save the princess (not the actual storyline, just a guess.)

Does this game look good to you? Would you change it?

10.-Mario Golf: World Tour.

There hasn't been a (good) Mario Golf game since GameCube, and it was amazing. Now they're bringing back elements from there onto 3DS. It looks great, and was confirmed in the same Nintendo direct Mario Party was.

Would you have made this new Mario Sports game Golf? If not, what would you have made it?

11.* New Metroid or Star Fox game

The company that helps with Star Fox and Metroid games said they have something "amazing in store that everyone will like" This could be a new Star Fox game, a Metroid Prime 4, or maybe even an F-Zero game, as they help with that series as well.

Which would you pick? Starfox, Metroid, or F-zero?

12.-Xenoblade 2

What a game series. Xenoblade for Wii was beyond amazing, and this game should be as well. Not much as been released about this game, except that it "should be Wii U's Final Fantasy VII" which is really great.

13.-Yoshi's Island 3DS

Gosh I love Yoshi's Island games. The original is still amazing to play today. This is supposed to be a sequel to the classic Yoshi's Island game, and I cannot wait. This was confirmed the same Nintendo Direct as Mario Gold and Mario Party.

14.-Sonic: Lost World.

Sega confirmed this to be a Wii U / 3DS exclusive. And don't worry, Sega isn't going to make the 3DS version a platformer like they did in Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. The 3DS version will be a direct port from Wii U (with a couple of minor changes, of course.) But anyways, it seems as if they are taking a little page from Mario Galaxy from this game, and I have to say it looks great.

15.-Pokemon Scramble U

*gag.* I'm sorry, but this game looks....bad. It looks like they took Skylander's idea, and mixed it with Pokemon Rumble. Which are games I both hate You put figurines on that little double box on the Wii U gamepad, it scans them, and voila. You have a pokemon on screen. Okay okay. I will admit, it is a nice concept in a way but...it just looks..odd.

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've done...well ANYTHING on this site. But this is a review for a FANTASTIC game, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for Nintendo 3DS. This is one of the best games I've played in a long, long time.

First Impressions

When I first saw this game at E3 a couple of years back, I couldn't control myself. I could not WAIT for this game, and the waiting paid off. The graphics, the gameplay, the multiplayer, Oh so much fun. This game combines the wonderful mechanics of Luigi's Mansion for Gamecube, and brings it to 3DS with a new storyline, adventure, and ways to suck up those pesky ghosts.

Graphics

I made a side-by-side graphics comparison for both games. The first game and the sequel. Here it is: (PLEASE NOTE: Due to size reduction, resolution change, etc, the pictures became a good bit jaggier. But the impression is still astounding.

Yeah. This just absolutely proves the power of the 3DS. The graphics actually look BETTER than the original. I was speechless. The 3D features on Dark Moon also are used to great extent.

Gameplay

In this game, rather than stunning ghosts in their hearts, you have to do something quite different. You must charge up your A-Button and "strobe" them. Then you can suck them up with the good ol' R-Button. Another new gameplay mechanic is the Dark Light. In this game, some things are hidden from sight. Using the dark light, you can show that darkness who's boss. Luigi still runs like normal, but now has the option to dash with the B-Button, unlike the GameCube version.

Controls

The controls of this game are magnificent. I learned them within my first 3 minutes of playing. ....However. There is one thing that purely bothers me. In GameCube Luigi's Mansion, you could aim while sucking (No sexual innuendo intended) and catch ghosts at any direction. But in Dark Moon, you can only aim up or down while sucking. This bothers me just a little bit, because if you miss a ghost with the Poltergust, you are in some serious trouble.

Replay Value

Yes. Yes. Just, yes.

Luigi's Mansion....With MULTIPLAYER! ONLINE MULTIPLAYER! Yes, you read right. Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, offers Local, Download, and Online with random people or with friends on your 3DS. You have 3 modes. Rush, where you race to finish levels (Co-Op) PolterPup, where you race to get all the polterpups and get their items before your opponents (Vs.) or Hunter, where you and up to 3 more people race to finish the rooms, kill the ghosts, beat the bosses, and rack up points. (Vs. and Co-Op) That's not the only replay value either. You can use your money to get more upgrades. Also, you can search the places for Boo's, Gems, and more treasure! This game will last you such a long time, I'm playing it as we speak, trying to get it 100%.

Final Decision

This game is a must-have for any 3DS fan. Everything about this game is amazing. This makes Super Mario 3D Land look like rubbish. Ocarina of Time: 3D look like dirt. This game is fantastic.

Graphics: 10/10

Controls: 9/10

Gameplay: 10/10

Replay Value: 10/10

FINAL VERDICT: 9.8/10

Amazing. If you have this game, add me as a friend on 3DS and I'll play with ya. If you don't you should DEFINETELY go pick up a copy. Definitely a must-have. Please feel free to leave a comment saying how I did, what you think or the game, or follow me, if you like. Thanks, and goodbye.

The other one is none other than a Wii U Deluxe. Don't think I need to provide a link for this. The new system has excited me since E3 2010. The newest Mario games and Zelda games, and a tablet-controller hybrid, is something I was planning on buying till I saw this laptop on sale at Wal-Mart.

($350)

Sp which should I pick? Become a new PC gamer or stick with the classic console gaming that we all know and love?

Sidekicks are a major part of video games, just as important as the heroes. Nearly all heroes have some kind of sidekick or co-star following closely behind them, ready to help them. Anyways, who is your favorite sidekick? It actually is hard for me to decide. I wanted to post this blog 3 days ago, but I couldn't think of my favorite so I couldn't post it. After long debating with myself, I had to decide on a tie. I know, it sounds lame I couldn't decide on one, but my top 2 are...

Luigi and Miles 'Tails' Prower.

LUIGI:

Luigi is always ready to help Mario out. He can jump exceptionally high, is just as strong as Mario, taller, and skinnier! I honestly think Luigi needs more games on 3DS starring just him. (Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon ) He is also known by names like 'Mr. Lean and Green', 'That Green Guy' and, my favorite, 'Green Stache.' Luigi is always ready to help, even if his cowardice nature holds him back sometimes.

MILES 'TAILS' PROWER:

Sonic games are probably 3rd or 4th on my favorite game series' list, but Tails is at the top of my sidekick list. He can fly using his two tails, spin-dash just like Sonic, pilot a plane, and propel his tails at high speeds to move as fast as Sonic! His plane is named the Tornado, and Tails has used it, and his 2 tails, to save Sonic's butt all too many times. If you really want to see Tails in action, go play Sonic CD or Sonic Adventure. Those games show Tails' true talent.

So who is your favorite video game sidekick? Post in the comments below!